NurseyBaby'05 BSN, RN

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    Sleeping on the job..acceptable or not?

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to travelnurse63's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! Many of the people I work with take half hour to forty-five minute breaks to nap and cover each other. I can't do it because it's not long enough for me to feel refreshed. I wind up...
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    An Eye Toward PA: Your Experience Requested

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to mistyval's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    BTW a nickname around here for Magee is the baby factory. It's ususally not meant in the nicest of ways. Many people I know that delivered there felt like they were cattle being
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    An Eye Toward PA: Your Experience Requested

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to mistyval's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    It's really not that bad. Pitt has their own campus police patrolling the area as well as city of Pittsburgh. The reason I would not live in Oakland is because the landlords charge an arm and a leg...
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    An Eye Toward PA: Your Experience Requested

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to mistyval's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Cost of living is not expensive in Pittsburgh. It's actually touted as one of the less expensive places for housing. What you have to watch out for are the taxes. The city's are quite high. In the...
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    Giving pain meds.

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not counting narcs is a faulty system. Instead of it being corrected, it's easier to d/c a pt's pain meds???? I'm not that familiar with LTC. I know with us, controlled substances need reordered...
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    Rescue 911---Staff Member Down!!

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Please tell me he has an
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    Would you or wouldn't you?

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to White Shoes's topic in General Nursing

    No way! What if she winds up with an infection or abscess? If it was an an emergency ( i.e epi-pen or glucose tablets) that's another story. Her insurance most likely doesn't cover out of area home...
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    Croc shoes Worth it? Or forget it??

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to RNSacht's topic in General Nursing

    I love mine. I have plantar fasciatis in both heels and the dicsomfort is minimal when I wear my Crocs. I was reluctant to spend more money on shoes that may or may not work, but the $45 for a pair of...
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    I Graduated!

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to lisamc1RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! :balloons: :monkeydance: :flowersfo
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    Long term plan. Any advice?

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to wonderbee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Are you definitely committed to your unit, or just to your facility? You may want to look into the fine print of your contract. My dh and I each work at one of the big Trauma/Neuro hospitals in town...
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    So frustrated...co-worker stealing drugs.

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to ND76's topic in General Nursing

    You're obligated to report it if you suspect someone of diverting. It's not as if you are pulling accusations out of thin air. If this person is leaving, than it is even more important that he/she...
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    Basal Body Temp and Working Nights

    NurseyBaby'05 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Do you measure it at the same time every day or after you have slept the longest regardless of the time? In all the literature I've seen, there's no clarifiction. All info/input is appreciated....
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    Basal Body Temp and Working Nights

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to NurseyBaby'05's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That's true. I really just want to keep good track. We are trying to have a baby and it's taking a little longer than we thought. My cycle length is starting to vary by a few days every month and I...
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    Basal Body Temp and Working Nights

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to NurseyBaby'05's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That's the problem I'm having. I don't sleep and wake up at the same time
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    Any tips for overcoming isolation/depression on working 3-11 or nightshift?

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to Elektra6's topic in General Nursing

    I know what you mean. I work 12 hour nights. Everyone's afraid to call in case I'm sleeping. My husband and best friend work similar hours, but that's it. My family is
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    English 101 and English 102 (English 1 or 2)

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to TFRatchet's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did the CLEP thing too. I wasn't concerned with my grades as I was with time. I knew I wasn't going to have time to be doing research and a bunch of papers. Just my
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    Basal Body Temp and Working Nights

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to NurseyBaby'05's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks, everyone! I work 3 12s, 7p-7:30a. I try to stay in some semblance of night mode when I'm off. Unfortunately, it's not always possible because we live in a dayshift
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    Basal Body Temp and Working Nights

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to NurseyBaby'05's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Bump. Anyone?
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    A CT not necessary?

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to zacarias's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    If it's a slow bleed, it may not show up right away. How long has she been off of her
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    When to hold antihypertensive meds

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to Isadora_Faye's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Another thing to consider is the patient's baseline. If they have been running in the 150s and now they're in the low teens, I may wait a little while and recheck it. If they are consistently in the...
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    Assignment politics/rites of initiation

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to wonderbee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Kathy- This happened all the time on the floor I used to work on. I finally got tired of beating my head against a brick wall and transferred. Most of the time it was more of everyone (ie. the...
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    Rant: Loopy narcissistic patients

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to 1Tulip's topic in General Nursing

    The big thing that is gnawing at me re: your handling of this PITA was you putting your finger in her face. This gesture is often perceived as a threat and I think it was out of line. She most...
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    Butt Checks

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to jonear2's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Often I will simply ask a walkie/talkie if there's anything on their skin I need to know about. I specify scrapes, bumps, bruises, rashes, etc. Then I document what they say and whether or not they...
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    Is Getting Into Nursing School Earlier Worth A Four Year Contract?

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to Sheri257's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Absolutely not! Four years is a long time. It would be at least a six year committment when you really think about it. Two years while in school and four after graduation. What if something happens...
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    Cleaning up poop

    NurseyBaby'05 replied to FNPhopeful's topic in General Students

    :yeahthat: